On credible information, a Surprise Check was conducted by the Officials of ACB, Vijayawada on the night of 09.01.2014 and seized an illegal and unaccounted amount of Rs. 5 lakhs from the S.I., P & E, East Station, Vijayawada. The amount was seized near Edupugallu village (outskirts of Vijayawada City), while the Sub Inspector, P & E was traveling in a RTC Bus from Machilipatnam to Vijayawada.
On further verification, it is revealed that the S.I., P & E has collected the monthly mamool amounts from the Bar & Restaurant and Wine shops of Machilipatnam at the instance of the Excise Superintendent, P & E, Machilipatnam.
In this regard a case of Criminal Misconduct was registered under P.C. Act against the Excise Superintendent, P & E, Machilipatnam and the S.I., P & E, East Vijayawada.
Both the accused officers are being arrested and produced before the ACB Court, Vijayawada. Case is under investigation. (INN)